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  1. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech You have a simple misfire issue, literally on every cylinder, which is highly unusual. I would start by putting the car up in the air and checking the coil pack wiring harness for rodent damage (for some reason, our little friends love to chew up the harnesses in these cars when they are left standing for a prolonged period). I would also check the fuel system looking at delivery volume and pressure. You may have some bad gas from it standing, or a plugged filter. Time for some basic hands on diagnostics..........
  2. JFP in PA
    I think that the P0157 is where to look. Normally, this is the code for the O2 sensor behind the main cat on cylinders 4-6 being shorted, the sensor itself failing, or the DME crapping out. Obviously, the DME dying would stall the engine, but we have also seen this code when the main cat failed and broke up, both killing the sensor and causing an exhaust system blockage, which would also stall the car by backing exhaust gases up into the intake, which can also cause misfires. I'd start by looking at the cat on that side.
  3. JFP in PA
    Incorrectly functioning diverted valve or wastegate is the common places to start. Turbos rarely fail, and when they do it is often a catastrophic failure (bearings).
  4. JFP in PA
    Under the dash, do a search, has been discussed multiple times.
  5. JFP in PA
    That is not factory.
  6. JFP in PA
    Individual injector failures are pretty rare in these engines. By far, most misfire codes are ignition system related. It would also be fairly easy to prove/disprove the injector theory by monitoring your fuel trim values as the car warms up.
  7. JFP in PA
    Long before I'd go after the temperature sensor, I would be looking at the air diverter doors in the heater box. These are a well know failure item on the 986, and will cut off the heat.
  8. JFP in PA
    This needs proper diagnostic's, such as checking the actual oil pressure and trying to isolate the sound source in the engine bay.
  9. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech What kind and weight oil did you use? I would not be driving the car until you fix the problem, as it could make it much worse.
  10. JFP in PA
    Your voltage is too low, should be around 14 V running; the alternator is still bad, possibly the voltage regulator inside it.
  11. JFP in PA
    You can use any bolt combination that is long enough and stout enough to support the weight. Beleive it or not, they do not have to even be metric as they will pass through the stand mount and the trans bell housing.
  12. JFP in PA
    We attach the engine stand mount to the engine, then lift it with a nylon strap sling using an engine hoist. Simple, but it works and is very stable and safe.
  13. JFP in PA
    Welcome to RennTech When the alarm goes off, and even when just setting it, the alarm module flashes the vehicles turn signals. So shorting one of them can work backwards through the alarm system and get to other components.
  14. JFP in PA
    What is this, a quiz? You remove the large nut, and then the inner race, twisting slightly.
  15. JFP in PA
    Without proper scan data, any suggestions would be a pure guess. There are several things that can trigger cruise system faults (wheel speed sensors, brake or clutch safety switches, cluster programing and communications faults, etc.). To fix this with minimal effort and cost, you need to know where to start.
  16. JFP in PA
    P0600 is a communications system fault, no message is being received and the system is timing out.
  17. JFP in PA
    The early 986's had issues with the EVAP system making noise and causing other issues; do a search, there has been a lot of information posted on this subject.
  18. JFP in PA
    You have a fault somewhere, you need to scan the car with a Porsche specific tool to see what is going on.
  19. JFP in PA
    Either the Pro of Enthusiast version will work.
  20. JFP in PA
    You are allowed a total of three VIN's on that model cable, after which it will not accept any more. If you want unlimited VIN's, get the Pro version.
  21. JFP in PA
    If you are referring to the tutorial, it is available for contributing member's.
  22. JFP in PA
    Glad you got it sorted.
  23. JFP in PA
    Yes, we have done several in the shop, and every one came apart that way.
  24. JFP in PA
    When you get to step #5, you need to slide the switch faceplate about 5mm (1/4 inch) out of the vent unit, the turn the switch slightly counterclockwise to remove it.
  25. JFP in PA
    They need to be replaced, which is not all that difficult. On yours, they pop off: How to replace clips
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